Urban Agriculture
Open House Agenda & Next Steps
Agenda
• 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Open House
• 5:00 p.m. Presentation
• 6:00 p.m. Presentation
Next Steps
Additional opportunities to voice your opinion
on proposed Urban Agriculture changes
• February 21 - Planning & Zoning Board
Public hearing and request for recommendation on the Land
Use Code changes
• March 5 - City Council
First Reading of the proposed Land Use Code Changes
• March 19 - City Council
Second Reading of the proposed Land Use Code Changes
Contact:
Lindsay Ex, Environmental Planner
970.224.6143
[email protected]
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Urban Agriculture
Urban Garden Process
Urban Garden
Market or Community Gardens in
City boundaries
Garden License
Apply for an Urban Garden
License (small fee yet to be
determined)
Notice
A neighborhood meeting, posted
notice or mailed notice may be
required for urban gardens
located in residential zones or of
a certain size/threshold.
Garden Standards
Urban Gardens must comply with the
following conditions:
- Mechanized equipment (noise levels)
- Parking (provide adequate off-street parking)
- Chemicals/Fertilizers (follow state/federal
regulations)
- Trash/Compost (screening, setbacks, removal)
- Proper maintenance (Chapter 20 City Code)
- Contact information posted on-site
- Floodplain use permit required if located in
floodplain
- Additional mitigation may be required
Above: Gardens on Spring
Creek
Right: Produce from Grant
Family Farms
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Urban Agriculture
Animal Licensing Process
Chickens &
Ducks
Miniature
Goats
Animal Limits:
Animal Limits:
Determine the maximum
number of chickens & ducks
(combined) allowed based on
your lot size:
Only 2 miniature goats allowed
(no more and no less)
Miniature goat breeds include
the African Pygmy & Nigerian
Dwarf
Lots less than ¼ acre = up to 6
Lots ¼ to ½ acre = up to 8
Lots larger than ½ acre = up to 12
Permeable space requirement of
300 square feet.
License Animals
License Animals
License chickens/ducks with the
Larimer Humane Society. $30.00
license fee good for all chickens
& ducks.
License miniature goats with the
Larimer Humane Society. Fee to
be determined (slightly higher
than chicken/duck license fee).
Animal Welfare
Ensure proper care and welfare
for all animals.
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